Amitai Etzioni and Communitarianism
From the end of World War II to the early 1970s the USA experienced rapid economic growth, which resulted in […]
Social Theories
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Social Theories
When “Science” Isn’t So Certain: The Crisis of Fraudulent Research
In your study of Is Sociology a Science?, one of the key debates is whether scientific knowledge can truly be
Postmodernism and Late Modernsim, Social Theories
Key Definitions: Modernity, Postmodernity, Modernism and Late Modernity in Sociology
Intro Terms such as modernity, postmodernity, modernism, postmodernism, late modernity and late modernism are central to sociology, but they are
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Niklas Luhmann and Systems Theory: Only Communication Can Communicate
Niklas Luhmann (1927–1998) was a German sociologist best known for developing systems theory, a highly influential way of analysing modern
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Anthony Giddens: Why we Don’t Take Action on Climate Change
Climate change sociology examines how social structures, cultural attitudes, and political systems shape our responses to global environmental risks. British
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Social Capital Theory: Robert Putnam, Bonds, Bridges, and Civic Engagement
Social capital theory, popularized by Robert Putnam, explores how relationships and networks foster societal cohesion. It includes bonds (close ties), bridges (connections to diverse groups), and linkages (hierarchical connections). Putnam’s research, particularly in “Bowling Alone,” highlights the decline of civic engagement and community ties, impacting social dynamics in modern America.
Feminism, Social Theories
What Is a Woman? Supreme Court Judgment Reignites Feminist Debate
On Wednesday 6th December 2023, the UK Supreme Court delivered a landmark ruling in a case that goes to the
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Georg Simmel and The Metropolis and Mental Life: Understanding Urban Alienation
“Strangers are not really conceived as individuals, but as strangers of a particular type.” – Georg Simmel Who Was Georg
Postmodernism and Late Modernsim
After the Shock: Living in the Shadow of Covid
It’s extraordinary how little we talk about Covid, given how profoundly it continues to shape our society, economy, and public
Social Theories
GEMEINSCHAFT AND GESELLSCHAFT(COMMUNITY AND SOCIETY)
Ferdinand Tönnies’ pivotal work, Gemeinschaft and Gesellschaft, published in 1887, analyzes traditional versus modern societies. He distinguishes Gemeinschaft, community based on familial bonds, from Gesellschaft, a more impersonal capitalist society. Tönnies’ ideas on “will” shaped sociological thought, influencing later theorists like Weber and Durkheim despite his conservative views on modernity.